Definition of social climber
: one who attempts to gain a higher social position or acceptance in fashionable society
Test Your Vocabulary
Words Named After People
-
- Namesake of the leotard, Jules Léotard had what profession?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share social climber
Time Traveler for social climber
The first known use of social climber was in 1894
See more words from the same year